3 Things Your New Roof Warranties Cover
The Explorer is the least expensive Victorinox Swiss Army Knife to have a magnifier. You’ll need that fun feature to read your roof warranty. The type is so tiny! What do roof warranties cover, exactly? […]
Ask These 16 Questions Before Hiring Your Roofing Contractor
First dates are nerve-wracking. What do you say? While plenty of online help is available for first date folks, what do you ask a roofing contractor? A date is one night, but a roof is a commitment of at least 20 years! Try these 16 questions before hiring a roofing contractor for your central Florida [...]
Residential Roofing Terminology 101: 17 Terms You Should Know
Every building trade has its peculiar words and terms. A dog’s leg is a specialized carving chisel. House framers know how to cut birdsmouth notches in rafters. Residential roofing terminology can also be confusing to Florida homeowners. These 17 terms are helpful to understand and use when chatting with your neighborhood roofer. […]
When Is The Best Time To Repair Roof Shingles?
The repair of roof shingles is not a home improvement task that can be put off indefinitely. The timing of your repair depends on many factors but the most important are the extent of the damage and the weather conditions. […]
How Do Roof Warranties Work When I Get A New Roof?
Roof shingle warranties are available from manufacturers of the shingles your roofing contractor uses on your home. Manufacturers’ warranties have several tiers of protection: […]
4 Reasons You May Need Hurricane Roof Repair
You cannot prevent a hurricane, but you can prepare your home so you avoid substantial damage from a hurricane. Keep hurricane roof repair to a minimum by partnering with your local roofer to keep your Central Florida home’s roof in tip-top shape. […]
Shingles vs. Metal Roofing: How To Make The Best Choice
How can you determine a winning choice with residential metal roofing vs shingles? Each residential roofing material has its advantages. Let’s unpack a few factors and let you decide! […]
5 Options For Financing Your Roof Replacement
Most people do not enjoy hearing the phrase “creative with money.” It sounds a bit, well, dodgy. But when financing a new roof replacement, you can be creative with solutions which give you a fresh, water-resistant roof right away, without busting your budget. […]
Should You Get A Loan Or Refinance Your Home When Doing A Home Improvement Project?
The home improvement loan vs. refinance debate rages in many homeowners’ minds at one point in time, especially when they are considering costly renovations. In a nutshell, there are three main loan options. Refinancing pays off your remaining mortgage balance in exchange for a new one, ideally at a lower interest rate. In contrast, a [...]
3 Reasons Why Metal Is The Best Roof Against Hurricanes
Hurricanes and tropical storms are an inevitable part of living on the coast of Florida. And while you can’t change Mother Nature and her decisions, there are actions you can take to protect your home and prevent significant damage during hurricane season. One of these is to install a metal roof. […]
Is It Possible For Your Leaking Roof To Collapse?
When homeowners find a roof leak, they sometimes wonder whether their roof might collapse. The good news is while possible, it is a rare occurrence. Minor leaks don’t typically lead to roof collapse as long as you address them properly. But what does it involve? How do you address a roof leak and make sure [...]
How To Use Financing And Tax Deductions To Your Roof Replacement Advantage
BLOG Alans advantage Wouldn’t life be wonderful if Uncle Sam subsidized your Central Florida home’s roof replacement? Wouldn’t your day be brighter if you could get a roof replacement now but pay it off later? Well, we have some good news and bad news for you. First, the bad news. […]
What Can You Expect From Your Complete Roof Replacement?
Most homeowners dread the prospect of hearing their roofers say they need a roof replacement. Roof replacement projects cost a pretty penny. However, they are often necessary and more convenient in the long run than a series of increasingly frequent small repairs. What all is included in a roof replacement? […]
What Do You Need To Know About Roof Replacements And Building Regulations?
Central Florida has suffered through multiple destructive hurricanes and severe storms over the last few decades. For example, Hurricane Andrew left homeowners and business owners grappling with huge losses, a testimony that adverse weather can cause tremendous damage and affect thousands of lives and homes. To minimize such damages in the future, Florida has enacted [...]
How Much Should You Expect Your Roof Replacement To Cost?
Eventually, even the strongest roof needs to be replaced. Many factors are involved in determining the cost of a roof replacement. Take a few minutes to learn more about how roofing professionals generate estimates for labor and materials. […]
Can A Leak In Your Roof Cause Mold?
The attic space is one of the most common areas where mold and mildew thrive. Whenever you have a roof leak which triggers moisture build up in your attic, it creates a favorable environment for mold to grow. Since it’s difficult to access the attic, mold growth in these areas can go undisturbed for a [...]
Can Clogged Gutters Cause Your Roof To Leak?
Clogged gutters are not only a nuisance to clean, but they also cause damage to your property by triggering roof leaks during heavy downpours. Gutters are typically designed to collect and channel rainwater through the gutter troughs and downspouts, and further away from your home’s foundation. When clogs happen, the water remains stagnant in the [...]
Signs Your Roof is Leaking
Is Your Roof Leaking? Besides causing structural damage to your home, a leaking roof can result in serious problems to the health and wellbeing of your family. Being able to identify exactly where your roof is leaking is essential. […]
What Does Storm Damage Mean For Your Roof?
Storms may buffet and rattle your business’s windows, but it is your flat roof which bears the brunt of any storm. Storm damage to flat roofs can lead to water infiltration, shortened life spans of the roofing material, and clogged drains. […]
What You Need To Know About Flat Roof Systems
What is a flat roof system? Commercial buildings often have a roof with no slope, rather than a roof with a steep slope. This type of roof, which is known as a flat roof, is available in a few materials. […]
Behind The Scenes Of Water And Your Flat Roof
Flat roofs offer simple, modern looks and are also durable and resistant to persistent environmental conditions. The main challenge which comes with flat roofing is ensuring proper drainage and preventing leaks. […]
Why You Need To Ventilate And Insulate Your Flat Roof
Flat roofs on residential homes provide certain benefits, such as easier maintenance and lower installation costs. However, it’s important to make sure they have proper ventilation and insulation, especially in the Central Florida area due to heat and humidity. […]
Here Are The 4 Benefits Of Flat Roofing
These days, commercial building owners have more options than ever before when it comes to roof types and materials. While we’re always in favor of more choices, there are times when the classic design of a flat roof has significant advantages compared to pitched and low-slope roofs. […]
How To Know What Your Commercial Roof Repair Will Cost
Making sure you have prompt repairs done on your commercial roof is an important part of keeping it in outstanding condition over the years. How do you know what you’re paying for in terms of repair costs, though? […]
13 Flat Roofing Terms You Need To Know
Commercial and residential roofing encompasses a wide vocabulary of terms which are useful for property owners to understand. The more familiar you are with the following 13 terms, the easier it will be communicating your roofing options with an expert. […]
What Is The Best Residential Roof Material?
If you’re not someone who works on roofs day in and day out, then they can be pretty easy to ignore. Take a closer look at all the roofs you see next time you go for a drive. You might notice no two are quite alike. […]
How Much Will Your Commercial Roof Replacement Cost?
It is time to replace your commercial roof. You’ve been saving up and have financing in place. Now it’s important to understand the various factors which come into play when calculating the total commercial roof replacement costs. […]
How To Compare Residential And Commercial Roof Maintenance
Residential and commercial roofs perform much the same function: protecting the building and people underneath. But this doesn’t mean they’re the same. […]
Here Are The 3 Steps To Your Flat Roof Maintenance Checklist
When it comes to maintaining your commercial building, it’s important to have a process in order to make sure nothing is missed. Your property’s roof is a critical system and requires regular maintenance. Doing a general inspection of your building’s flat roof is a smart decision. If you find any problems, you’ll know you need [...]
Why Is Regular Roof Maintenance Important For My Roof?
Your roof is more than your home’s top layer. It’s a complex system designed to protect you from external elements your home is constantly exposed to. It’s an important investment, so it would only make sense proper and regular maintenance is a part of your home’s care plan. […]